Build-to-Rent Is Booming, Particularly in These Metros
A recent report finds that the Phoenix metro leads with more than 4,000 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, and Texas is the leading state for build-to-rent development
Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
Single-Family Permits Show Increase in February
Year-to-date ending in February, single-family permits were up in all four regions of the U.S.
Q1 2024 Foreclosure Activity Rises Slightly
Data show New York, Houston, and Chicago topping the list of major metros with the greatest number of foreclosure starts during Q1 2024
A Look at Homeownership Rates Across the Nation
Data for homeownership rates in the 100 largest US cities show Port St. Lucie, Fla., in the top spot, while West Virginia is the state with the most homeowners
10 Markets Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Get a Foot in the Door
Buying a home can be particularly challenging for first-time buyers in today's market, but these markets hold promise with more affordable options
Market Data + Trends
The U.S. Needs 5.5 Million More Units to Close Housing Gap
With the release of a new report that found the housing market needs 5.5 million more units, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is calling…
Housing Markets
Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth
Homeownership provides buyers with equity and a long-term investment that could have a great payoff when it comes time to sell, as long as they’re…
Market Data + Trends
Here’s Where Vacation Home Sales Boomed the Most
Sales for vacation homes increased 16.4% in 2020 as many Americans worked remotely and fled high-density areas for more scenic lower-density areas…
Build to Rent
Single-Family Rents Experience Highest Increases in 15 Years
With home prices reaching new heights, demand for single-family rentals is booming, pushing rental prices up with it. Rent for single-family homes…
Market Data + Trends
Housing Survived the Pandemic—Could There Be Another Looming Crisis?
When a crisis appeared on the horizon, housing continually bounced back, but there’s another problem getting closer: a lack of affordable housing…
Market Data + Trends
Vacation Home Demand Shrinks After New Lender Rules
Rising home prices and new mortgage lending rules for second homes could be why vacation home purchasing levels dropped to pre-pandemic levels…
Housing Markets
Where are Single-Family and Multifamily Permits Rising?
All 50 states experienced an increase in single-family permits in April compared to one year prior, but multifamily permits were much less stable…
Economics
What Rising Inflation Means for the Housing Market
Price inflation increased 5% last month compared to 12 months ago, and its effect on housing could worsen the highly competitive market. The 5%…
Market Data + Trends
Homeownership Levels Increased and Decreased the Most in These Markets
Homeownership increased the most in areas with plentiful housing options at affordable prices, says Realtor.com. Many more affordable and lower…
Market Data + Trends
Redfin CEO Says Market Has Cooled as Buyers Take a Break
The overwhelming heat of the housing market has cooled to a more manageable level during the past few weeks, says Redfin’s CEO Glenn Kelman. Still…
